Federal disaster tag announced

Governor Mary Fallin has announced the federal government has approved the state’s request for federal aid related to the Feb. 24-26 winter storm.

The declaration delivers public assistance to municipalities, counties and rural electric cooperatives for eligible infrastructure repairs and costs associated with responding to the storm.

“Large areas of Oklahoma were inundated with heavy snow in February,” Fallin said. “These funds will provide assistance to help municipalities, counties and rural electric cooperatives in the affected areas to cover the costs associated with responding to this significant winter storm.”